Biography
He was born on 27 April 1964 in Ankara, graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Communication. His professional career started in TRT between years 1987 - 1990 as assistant cameraman and 1990 - 1995 as a cameraman. From 1995 on, he has worked as DOP and Director. He has directed numerous commercials, music videos, TV shows, documentaries and feature films in Böcek Yapim, the production company he has incorporated in February 1998.
His feature film directorial debut is Vizontele (2001) that he co-directed with Yilmaz Erdogan and marks a new era in Turkish cinema as the first film passing 3 million local admissions. His second film the sci-fi comedy G.O.R.A. (2004) brought him another record, being the first film that surpassed 4 million local admissions. His next feature Heist School (2006) is an edgy youth comedy criticizing the educational system which also features Jean-Claude Van Damme in its cast. His fourth film Yahsi Bati (2009) pioneers in the genre of Turkish Western Comedy.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Another You
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Tertemiz
Role: Director
TV • 2024
3391 Kilometers
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Kendi Yolumda
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
Bandırma Füze Kulübü
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
The Void
Role: Director
TV • 2021
Love Likes Coincidences 2
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Intersection
Role: Creator
TV • 2016
8 Seconds
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Love Likes Coincidences
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Yahşi Batı
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009
Heist School
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2006
G.O.R.A.
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2004
Vizontele
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001
Vizontele
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 2001
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Role: Director
MOVIE • 2001
The Elevator
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1999
Cem Yılmaz: One Taste One Texture
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1999
Garip Bülbül Neşet Ertaş
Role: Director
MOVIE • TBA